Overview

Durable clear finish combines polyurethane protection with classic hand-rubbed beauty. Just wipe on with a lint-free cloth – no need to worry about drips or brush marks. A great choice for any project, especially furniture, railings and trim. Can also be used to touch up small scratches on wood floors.

Dries in 2-3 hours.

2-3 coats recommended.

Clean up with mineral spirits or paint thinner.

Coverage: 125 square feet per quart.

Pint.

Please note that this item can only be shipped to addresses within the continental United States by UPS Ground only.

BEST ANSWER:I am not quite sure what your question is exactly but, I have ordered both the clear satin in the gold can and the clear gloss in the silver can. Both are clearly marked. Also, both produce fantastic results if properly applied. I have been using these min-wax products for years. I hope that this answers your question. H. Davis Slc,Ut

BEST ANSWER:I am not quite sure what your question is exactly but, I have ordered both the clear satin in the gold can and the clear gloss in the silver can. Both are clearly marked. Also, both produce fantastic results if properly applied. I have been using these min-wax products for years. I hope that this answers your question. H. Davis Slc,Ut

Sorry, H.Davis here again. When closing I saw what you were asking. Both satin and gloss are portrayed on the website photo both in gold. They do have different stock numbers and I can assure you from experience that if you order gloss you will receive gloss in the silver can. H.Davis Slc, Ut.

Reviews

So far I have used only the clear satin, but I have used it on a good half=dozen refinishing projects now, so I feel like I can speak about it to some degree. The points I want to make here are (i) that I am always really pleased with the quality of the final re-finish product, and (ii) the key to success (for me) is: I do at least 6-7 coats. I find that, even after 3-4 coats, the finish is not really what I would like it to be. But starting with coat number 5 or so, this stuff starts to look really really fine. Fortunately, it dries very quickly (although, in the winter, coat #1 seems to take like a day or so to get totally ready for coats #2+) i.e. I end up doing like 7 coats before I am happy, but work goes quickly, and the final result is quite worth it.

I expect that people who are already set up with a spray booth, have high quality spray equipment and a knowledge of consistency, temperatures etc. will not change what they are doing to use this product.However, for most of the rest of us, this product is the next best thing. I was amazed at the ease with which I was able to achieve a very high quality finish. I probably will use it exclusively from now on. Good job Minwax.

I have never redone a wooden piece before, but I tried a spray finish after restoring a sewing cabinet and it was a mess. I went to the store and bought this wipe on satin finish and it was great, easy, and even covered the uneven coat of spray on I had applied and could not sand all the way off. I am not sure on paint, but on stain it was great and I would suggest it to anyone.

I love this stuff! I think this is the easiest finish I have ever used. I was introduced to it in the August 2005 issue of Fine Woodworking magazine where it received the "best value" and "best overall" ratings among the seventeen wipe on finishes tested. I was especially interested in the fact that it was graded as "excellent" in their water resistance test. This test measured how well it resisted staining when a wet bolt was left on the surface to dry overnight. It is everything I want in a finish. It applies really easily, sands well, doesn't run or leave brush marks, and dries quickly so there are fewer dust specks. There isn't much smell when applying it and clean up is a simple. It isn't as dull looking as Watco Oil so it gives a richer look to the wood grain. I am planning on using this a lot in the future.

I build cabinets as a hobby, and have become quite proficient with spray poly. I usually can achieve a super smoothe finish by sanding in between coats. Just for grins, I did my regular spraying and finished up with Wipe-On Gloss, and it added such a rich, hand-polished look to the surface, I was impressed. I think I will ALWAYS finish with Wipe-On, but I think it may be too thin to use alone. I will continue to use spray for at least 2 coats, for a smoother base.

This is now my favorite finish, bar none. I have used many other finishes in the past, including other Minwax polyurethanes, but none of them have the ease of use and quality finish that I can get from this product. I have also used other wipe on finishes, like those from General Finishes. I find that the Minwax Wipe On Satin Polyurethane is my favorite. It is easy to apply with either a rag or a foam brush, levels nicely, sands smooth, and builds slowly enough that it leaves a "close to the wood" look and feel.

I was skeptical to how well this product would work. Now I am sold. It applies easily and leaves a nice level finish. Dries fast enough that dust did not have time to settle on the finish. From now on, when I use poly it will be this product.

Easy to apply, no streaking or smearing. Doesn't have quite the gloss I was hoping for, but it did take to a sandstone rock bookend and it enhanced the colors quite a bit. All around a good investment.

This is a fine finish for common domestic woods, but it does not cure properly when used on many exotic woods such as Rosewood, Cocobolo, Brazilian Walnut, etc. These woods need to be undercoated with wax-free shellac. You can then topcoat with polyurethane.

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You have no obligation to purchase the product once you know the price. You can simply remove the item from your cart.

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What People are Saying:

I have been using Rockler for years, your products are always the best that can be purchased and your prices are very reasonable. Ann you have always done your best to make me feel as though I was your very best customer. Thank you for great service."